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<\/p>\nCardi B, Kehlani, Doechii & more score big with scorching performances on ‘Culture’s Biggest Night.’<\/p>\n
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\t\t\t\t\tLauryn Hill performs onstage during the 2026 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.<\/p>\n
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\n\tOn Sunday night (June 28), the 2026 BET Awards<\/a> returned to Los Angeles for its annual celebration. After a rousing show last year, when Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx, Snoop Dogg and Kirk Franklin were honored, BET knew it had to up the ante this time around. Rallying the rap and R&B Avengers in Cardi B, Kehlani, Don Toliver and more, the seminal Black network once again delivered a star-studded spectacle worthy of the occasion.<\/p>\n \n\tHosted by comedian and actor Druski, the 2026 BET Awards celebrated legends, rising stars and fallen heroes alike. Janet Jackson left fans awestruck with her presence while presenting the Icon of the Year Award to Teyana Taylor. Six-time Grammy winner Erica Campbell paid tribute to the bevy of Black luminaries who recently passed with a stirring rendition of Whitney Houston\u2019s \u201cI Love the Lord,\u201d while legendary music executive Sylvia Rhone was celebrated for her countless contributions to Black artists like Missy Elliott, Future and Brandy.<\/p>\n \n\tAn R&B superteam featuring Ari Lennox and Durand Bernarr honored the legacy of D\u2019Angelo; the incomparable Lauryn Hill received her flowers courtesy of Doja Cat, Doechii and more; while Kwn and Kenny Iko made their official BET Awards debuts. And when the legends weren\u2019t lighting up the room with their star power, today\u2019s stars like Tems and RAYE proved Black creativity is as vibrant as ever with standout performances of their own.<\/p>\n \n\tBelow, Billboard ranked every performance from the 2026 BET Awards. Check out the list and see which superstars left an indelible mark on the night.<\/p>\n \tFrench Montana, Max B & Rick Ross Bring Their \u201cMinks\u201d Outside<\/p>\n \n\tThe New York duo brought some Gotham flavor to L.A. with their hit \u201cEver You Since You Left Me.\u201d The song\u2019s bounce and infectious sample kept the crowd engaged. Halfway through, Rick Ross emerged alongside the rap tandem for \u201cMinks,\u201d but the momentum cooled ever so slightly.<\/p>\n \tBaby Keem\u2019s Set Was Good, But Felt Too Short<\/p>\n \n\tThe Vegas showman was suited and booted for his rapid-fire three-song medley. Donning a maroon-colored suit, Keem deftly breezed through \u201cCircus Circus Freestyle\u201d and \u201cDramatic Girl\u201d before bringing in his \u00a0\u201cGood Flirts\u201d co-star Momo Boyd for their top 40 Billboard Hot 100 record. Known as an action-packed performer, Keem\u2019s set felt shorter and tamer than usual.<\/p>\n \tDon Toliver Proves Why He\u2019s a Mad Scientist With \u201cE-85\u201d & \u201cBody\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tDespite his hectic tour schedule, hip-hop\u2019s mad scientist Don Toliver freed up some time and brought his hip-hop missile \u201cE-85\u201d to the BET Awards. While the stage design featured a sleek, futuristic aesthetic, Don\u2019s smooth pivot into the guitar-laden \u201cBody\u201d was a nice cherry on top.<\/p>\n \tT.I. Stands on His Crown With \u201cTop Back\u201d \/ \u201cLet Em Know\u201d Performance<\/p>\n \n\tTo kick off the festivities, T.I. made a spectacular entrance, emerging from a massive crown centerpiece to the booming sounds of \u201cTop Back.\u201d The transition was seamless as he rolled into his Hot 100 top 40 hit \u201cLet Em Know.\u201d It was a family affair, with his son King behind the wheel, pushing the pedal to the metal while his father flaunted his Hall of Fame-caliber flow in front of an army of dancers decked out in Braves caps.<\/p>\n \tTems Shines Bright With \u201cWhat You Need\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tSometimes simple is best, as Tems didn\u2019t need any theatrics to win viewers over. Clad in white, Tems\u2019 angelic voice was a slice of heaven, making \u201cWhat You Need\u201d even more mesmerizing with the help of her band and background singers.<\/p>\n \tCardi B\u2019s Petty Streak Has No Limits<\/p>\n \n\tIn case you missed Cardi B\u2019s Little Miss Drama Tour this year, she delivered a bite-sized version in under four minutes. Motorcycles, stripper poles and razor-sharp choreography took center stage as Cardi tore through Am I the Drama? standouts \u201cErrtime,\u201d \u201cHello,\u201d \u201cCheck Please\u201d and the BIA-targeted \u201cPetty AF.\u201d The latter not only highlighted Cardi\u2019s vengeful streak, but also her comedic wit, as she mocked her onetime adversary with the one thing Bia has yet to win: a BET Award.<\/p>\n \tKehlani Remains Flawless With \u201cFolded\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tKehlani\u2019s undefeated streak of riveting performances of \u201cFolded\u201d remained intact with her showing Sunday night. Introduced by Jamie Foxx and his daughter Analise Bishop, who handled the keys and guitar, respectively, Kehlani once again dazzled with her soaring vocals, backed by a full orchestra.<\/p>\n \tA D\u2019Angelo Tribute Fitting for an R&B Icon<\/p>\n \n\tA plethora of superstars paid homage to D\u2019Angelo. Anchored by his revered band, The Vanguard, Ari Lennox kicked things off with her take on \u201cReally Love,\u201d before RAYE pulled double duty with \u201cSpanish Joint.\u201d With George Clinton entering the fray, Durand Bernarr tagged in for a passionate rendition of \u201cShit, Damn, Mother\u2014-er,\u201d while BJ The Chicago Kid put his own spin on \u201cDevil\u2019s Pie,\u201d capping off a fitting tribute to the late R&B icon.<\/p>\n \tRAYE Brings Soul & Fire With \u201cNightingale Lane\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tFor her first-ever BET Awards performance, RAYE enjoyed a splashy debut. Imbued with soul, the U.K. singer delivered an entrancing rendition of \u201cNightingale Lane,\u201d flexing her vocal elasticity with breathtaking ease and ultimately earning rave applause from Kehlani, Teyana Taylor and Queen Latifah.<\/p>\n \tThe Celebration of Lauryn Hill<\/p>\n \n\tWhat made this honor special? The dream pairings. Nas and Doja Cat on \u201cIf I Ruled the World.\u201d SZA and Doechii for \u201cReady or Not.\u201d Tems and Tierra Whack on \u201cFu-Gee-La.\u201d Lizzo and Rapsody tackling \u201cDoo Wop (That Thing).\u201d Common and Queen Latifah on \u201cLost Ones.\u201d The War and Treaty traveled back to 1993 for \u201cJoyful, Joyful,\u201d while Lauryn\u2019s children \u2014 Selah, YG and Zion \u2014 paid tribute to their mother with heartfelt solo moments. It wasn\u2019t just a family affair but a cultural one, as even the icon gathered herself and mesmerized fans with performances of \u201cEx-Factor\u201d and \u201cEverything Is Everything\u201d to close out the show.<\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n \t<\/a><\/p>\n Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tThe Daily\t\t<\/p>\n A daily briefing on what matters in the music industry<\/p>\n \t\tBy providing your information, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and our Privacy Policy<\/a>.
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